BBQ, blues and beer at Freeport Art Museum's fundraiser Saturday

FREEPORT — The Freeport Art Museum will have an urban vibe thanks to “Street Art” that will be showcased at the museum’s annual fundraiser and in an upcoming exhibit.

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By Jane Lethlean

Journal Standard

By Jane Lethlean

Posted Jul. 31, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jul 31, 2013 at 2:56 PM

By Jane Lethlean

Posted Jul. 31, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jul 31, 2013 at 2:56 PM

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FREEPORT — The Freeport Art Museum will have an urban vibe thanks to “Street Art” that will be showcased at the museum’s annual fundraiser and in an upcoming exhibit.

The art, created by Corey Hagberg and Sarah Danielle Stewart of Rockford, is spray graffiti. The two, whose art is recognized nationally, will be creating live art during the museum’s BBQ Blues & Beer event taking place Saturday.

“It’s ... a unique opportunity for people to watch the creative process at work,” said Jessica J. Caddell, director of the museum.

The artists’ works will be showcased in an exhibit called “Festering Auras” which runs from Aug. 17 through Sept. 14. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 16.

Saturday’s event is the museum’s largest fundraiser. It features food, music and a selection of beer. Pulled pork and barbecue will be provided by Mt. Calvary Church of Freeport.

Freeport artist Ellen Bartels is donating her piece “Song of the Brush” for this year’s raffle.

Bartels said the artwork is a spontaneous work of art where, “I just followed the brush on this one.”

Raffle tickets for the piece cost $1 and can be purchased in person or online.

Music will be provided by the Basement Blues Band. The band, which has performed in On the Waterfront in Rockford, covers classic blues as well as blues/rock.

There will also be art activities for children, including a bounce house.

The money raised from this event allows the museum to bring “engaging art programming to the community,” said Caddell.